Useful Information for foreigners on Tokyo

Washing Machines.


Now there comes a point when one has to use a washing machine. As you can see form the picture above, the washing machine has a detailed and intricate control panel. You might think that this would be beyond anyone who did not speak Japanese to operate, but let me tell you, I think it is no more complicated than a English washing machine. I don’t understand how to operate a normal washing machine anyway, so the fact it is in Japanese makes no difference. I personally think that washing machines seem to have escaped 21st century design and have adopted female logic in their operation. What I can say about the Japanese washing machine is:

1 Built in dryer.
2 Very quiet and vibration free in operation
3 Does not use Hot Water. Japanese people wash all their clothes in cold water.
4 Makes a variety of bleeping noises and flashing of lights if you open the lid while in operation. Also makes no attempt at slowing the drum down, so don’t stick your arm in, unless you want a broken one.
5 It has a rosemary inverter, which leaves all my clothes herb & dry; mmhhh.